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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Kicked the stock 15" wheels out of the house on my '97 A4 for a set of 17" 2004 A4 rims and what a difference! I have a set of brand new tires (25 miles on them) for the 15" rims if anyone is interested. I'm located in East Tennessee. Loving the new look for now. Not sure what will be next on the mod list.... clear corners perhaps!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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nice! how much did they cost you?
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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lookin good man! you should think about upgrading to 1-piece headlights, does wonders for the front of the car!
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Congrats! Looks really good.

I've always wondered how those wheels would look on a B5 with less/stretched tires with minor poke.

And I agree with CCA4. One piece headlights would give your car that "newer" look.
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Thank you all for the positive comments. Which one piece lights do you recommend???
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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classy. I like them. Good Purchase
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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If you can source a set of OEM Valeo E-Codes, then I recommend those.

If not you should go for Helix/Depo E-Codes.



Or if you want some ambers, the US spec lights will also do.

 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Ill take a look for sure! Also looking to upgrade the muffler. Does anyone make one for our cars that doesnt cost $300 and sounds decent?
 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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just for a muffler you can get a magnaflow for about 125.... but to know how to help mod your car, we might want to know the yr/make/model/engine/trans..... blah blah blah
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or as randy likes to ask... a/s/l


 
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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i just got a muffler put on yesterday. still need to get a video, but i am sick and dont really want to go outside i got a magnaflow 14815 for $142 on ebay and paid $100 to get it welded in. also i have the 2.8 engine, i heard that you cant tell a difference with the 1.8t and just the muffler replaced. no drone at all, at idle it has a nice quiet tone but once you step on it that thing roars! will try getting a video tomorrow if i feel better
 



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